The Deutscher Club was established in 1935 by a local group of German immigrants who wanted to preserve and honor their heritage. Started in a Rahway deli, the club moved to its present location in 1969, and aims to be an oasis for German-Americans in New Jersey. The club is well-known for its summer picnics, live music and Biergarten nights, and also hosts social events, Friday and Saturday evening dinners, dances and more throughout the year, many of which are open to the public. The Deutscher Club is the largest German-American club in the state, and the second largest in the country. The organization also works to advance German education through financial support of cultural institutions and annual college scholarships.